Toronto – November 6, 2026 – In this series, UFCW Canada is sharing recently-released population portraits from Statistics Canada, which examine the experiences and socioeconomic outcomes of racialized population groups in Canada. Part 5 of this series looks at a portrait of South Asian populations in Canada, in terms of diversity and socioeconomic outcomes.
Toronto – November 3, 2026 – The International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems released a landmark new IPES-Food Report, Food Work: The workers behind our food and the exploitation they face, this October. The most comprehensive global review of labour exploitation across food systems to date, it examines the systemic exploitation running through global food chains, why it persists, and how it can be overcome.
Toronto – November 1, 2026 – As temperatures drop and winter approaches, we welcome the Freezing Moon (Mshkawji Giizis).
Toronto – October 30, 2026 – UFCW Canada is proud to announce a new educational partnership with Simon Fraser University (SFU), creating another pathway for our members and their families to turn their learning into recognized university credit.
Woodbridge, Ont. – October 29, 2026 – 3,000 healthcare workers have joined UFCW Canada Local 1006A.
Calgary – October 28, 2026 – Following the outcome of Alberta’s recent provincial referendum, UFCW Local 401 is raising concerns about the potential impact of immigration-related ballot questions on migrant workers and their access to essential public services.
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